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B566 VAG

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Black Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 VAG
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 144,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

chassis is corroded and has been repaired/patched before and is coated in thick underseal.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 144,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

chassis is corroded and has been repaired/patched before and is coated in thick underseal.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,765 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 142,641 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 142,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 141,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 137,194 miles

How Reliable is the Colt Shogun Hardtop?

Based on 377 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
2,514
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
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B566 VAG is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Black with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 138,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Colt Shogun Hardtop fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B566 VAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Colt Shogun Hardtop typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Colt Shogun Hardtop is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B566 VAG is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 30 November 1984.

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